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Jesus - God's selfie?
As Paul the Apostle put it, Jesus is the 'image of the invisible God.' But the incarnation shows us so much more.
Cardinal Zen says he's prepared to be arrested after Hong Kong imposes new security law
Cardinal Joseph Zen said Hong Kong must "be prepared for the unthinkable" after Beijing bypassed the region's own legislature to impose sweeping new security laws cracking down on free speech and dissent.
Far from being closed, churches have been on the front line during lockdown
Churches have been busy during the lockdown providing practical support to their communities, a study by Christians Against Poverty has shown.
Churches warned to prepare for 'tidal wave of poverty'
As church leaders are studying government guidelines, working out how safely to open their churches for public worship, they are being urged to be ready to respond to the lasting impact of the pandemic on the country's poorest people.
Support for Trump slips among white evangelicals
A new study by the Pew Research Center found a 6 percentage point drop in approval from white evangelical Protestants between April and June, but most still said they would vote for him.
Dozens of Christian leaders sue Government over closure of churches during lockdown
The coalition of church leaders, including KICC pastor Matthew Ashimolowo and Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali, say the Government breached the European Convention on Human Rights and Magna Carta in imposing the blanket closure of churches during lockdown.
Twitter shuts down Father Ted writer's account over transgender comments
Father Ted writer Graham Linehan has been suspended from Twitter for saying that men are not women.
Jen Hatmaker reveals her daughter is gay
Christian writer Jen Hatmaker has spoken for the first time about her daughter Sydney being gay in a special podcast for Pride month.
GOD TV pulled in Israel over evangelism claims
GOD TV has been told to stop airing on an Israeli cable network over claims that it is trying to evangelise Jews.
'Heartbreaking' day for Hong Kong as Beijing imposes national security law
Christian human rights campaigner Benedict Rogers has spoken of his heartache for the future of Hong Kong after Beijing passed the contentious national security law.
Black Jesus painting installed at St Albans Cathedral in solidarity with Black Lives Matter
'A Last Supper' by Lorna May Wadsworth is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper and depicts a black Jesus with his arms outstretched.
Boris Johnson pays tribute to 'inspiring' response of churches during Covid-19
The Prime Minister also thanked Christians for their prayers during his own battle with coronavirus in a message to the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 2020.
Government sets out guidance for resumption of church services
Guidance published on Monday sets out a number of restrictions on worship, with churches told to avoid singing and using instruments that need to be blown into, although the organ is permitted.
Court grants judicial review into DIY abortions
The Court of Appeal has granted a judicial review into DIY abortions after a legal challenge by Christian Concern.
Day of the Christian Martyr remembers thousands killed for their faith
"We encourage Christians in the UK to stand with the suffering church worldwide â to honour them and let their lives and stories challenge us in our faith and witness," said Release International.
Worship leader hits out at social media censorship of Bible verses and praise videos
Worship leader Sean Feucht has criticised the "crazy" censorship of Christian posts on Instagram and Twitter.